honda civic hatches are always good commodity
especially there is no competitor in that segment, for cheap cheerful hothatches.
ive owned a b18c2 integra dc2 before and a mitsubishi lancer CK 1.8 4g93sohc before (similar engine to the gti)
though the lancer has better torque range, the honda is a better free revving horsepower machine. i sold the lancer right after i test drove the integra. the integra has insane handling and pickup. it was just that good, comparing itsself to a similar class of car, coupe vs sedan
if anything, civics will not depreciate. it is a known fast FF hatchback car. if you want to be different and go for the turbo approach, there is always the evo 3, 180sx, s13 silvia and perhaps rx-7 FC. sometimes you could pick up a r32 gts-t at that price.
what is your real budget? the real amoutn you are willing to spend and also the real money ur willing to dump. if anything, a honda's high revving engine is unmatched by any other make. be it vvti or mivec, it will not give you the pleasure of a honda. hope this helps, decide wisely on what you want to spend. im doing up my honda, though 45 years old now, but i gotta love the high revving engine
